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3:10 PM.Maybe old dogs can teach us some new tricks Dr Matt Kaeberlein leads the Dog Aging Project, and says his longevity research on dogs may unlock some key mysteries about the biology of aging and what we… Read more Audio

2:25 PM.Today's bookmarks guest we spoke to recently about his exhibition at Pataka art gallery - thresholding. But we thought he had such an interesting life story, that we'd love to hear more about some of… Read more Audio

1:49 PM.This week marks one year since Kabul was captured by the Taliban. Reza Hakimyar is a 25 year old software engineer in Wellington. He fled Afghanistan during the chaos and is now the founder and CEO of… Read more Audio

1:34 PM.A new free classroom resource has been designed to help children see the more creative and playful side of maths. Launched today and the first of its kind in Aotearoa, the self contained box is aimed… Read more Audio

1:28 PM.New Zealand's famous opera singers are performing together before they head overseas for international stages. It's called the Auckland Opera Studio Annual Gala - and it's on this Sunday at the… Read more Audio

1:18 PM.Eels are amazing creatures. They can slither and climb waterfalls up to 20 meters, and migrate thousands of kilometers to breed in the Pacific islands.  Read more Audio

3:10 PM.For decades, environmental scientist and sustainability expert Dr Jonathan Foley has looked at the data about climate change with concern, sometimes despair. But now he says he's more optimistic than… Read more Audio

2:20 PM.Today's music feature may leave you questioning whether your favourite songs are actually an original. Because today we are talking about songs you may not know are covers! Read more Audio

1:34 PM.Animal Tracks has been launched on on HEIHEI Tākaro, a games website for tamariki which has children mixing their own music using animal sounds. Read more Audio

1:25 PM.Some Nelson businesses are now displaying a sticker saying they're happy for you to use their toilet, whether you buy something from them or not.  Read more Audio

1:10 PM.A new scheme in Tauranga has, within 12 months, nearly halved the amount of waste going to landfill. Read more Audio

3:10 PM.In order for democracy to thrive, it needs one thing that has the potential to destroy it; freedom of expression. And with that freedom comes cancel culture, misinformation and sometimes chaos says… Read more Audio

2:30 PM.For our expert feature today we've got an expert on how to survive the great outdoors, Operations Manager at NZ Mountain Safety Council, Nathan Watson on the show. Read more Audio

2:20 PM.Today Sydney based correspondent Brad Foster talks to Jesse about an unusual celebration in Queensland where there's been a 40th anniversary celebration of a mall opening - much to his amusement. He… Read more Audio

2:10 PM.Today Linda talks to Jesse about The Hidden Life of Pets and Uncoupled, both on Netflix. She also has a special mention of Sandi Toksvig's Extraordinary Escapes. Read more Audio

1:35 PM.The first Maori literature hub has just been launched online. It's called Wharerangi, and is designed to support, inform and empower Maori writers at different stages of their career.  Read more Audio

1:25 PM.Ending Covid-19 mandates wasn't the true agenda of some key figures in this year's Wellington parliament protests, says journalist Paula Penfold. She hopes the new Stuff Circuit doco Fire and Fury… Read more Video, Audio

1:15 PM.An Auckland woman and her partner who found their sperm donor via facebook is now offering help to others who are struggling to find a donor via the traditional route. Taryn Cumming shared her story… Read more Audio

1:10 PM.Hawkes Bay artist Arahi is on a North Island tour. He's midway through his concerts. He stops by to play and exclusive preview of his next single being released next Friday, Her Love's Gonna Tear Me… Read more Audio

3:35 PM.Blue sharks are curious predators found in open oceans throughout the world with the largest numbers here in the Pacific. Read more Audio